Maryland · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in Maryland (2026 List)
Out of 44 candy shops we track in Maryland, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Dulceria Bombon in Silver Spring at 5.0. The picks span Silver Spring, Baltimore, Frederick, North East and Catonsville and more.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 61 chocolate shops in Maryland, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dulceria Bombon | Silver Spring | 5.0 | 164 |
| 2 | Rheb's Homemade Candies | Baltimore | 4.9 | 865 |
| 3 | Rare Morsel | Frederick | 4.8 | 206 |
| 4 | North East Chocolates (The Itsy Bitsy Candy Store) | North East | 4.8 | 97 |
| 5 | Pat's Porch | Catonsville | 4.8 | 77 |
| 6 | Dolle's Express | Ocean City | 4.8 | 34 |
| 7 | Perryville Market | Perryville | 5.0 | 9 |
| 8 | Gateway Candyland | Thurmont | 4.7 | 1,048 |
| 9 | Bomboy's Homemade Candy | Havre De Grace | 4.7 | 904 |
| 10 | J R's Candies & Bulk Foods | Laurel | 5.0 | 8 |
The list
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Dulceria Bombon leads the list with a 5.0 average from 164 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 100% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 240-706-0975
- Website
- dulceriabombonmd.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 11 AM to 7 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Close behind is Rheb's Homemade Candies with a 4.9 average from 865 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 410-644-4321
- Website
- rhebs.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 9 AM to 4:45 PMSun Closed
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At number 3 is Rare Morsel with a 4.8 average from 206 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 90% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Wednesdays and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 301-620-2448
- Website
- raremorsel.com
- Hours
- Mon to Tue 11 AM to 6 PMWed ClosedThu 11 AM to 6 PMFri to Sat 11 AM to 8 PMSun 12 to 8 PM
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Next up is North East Chocolates (The Itsy Bitsy Candy Store) with a 4.8 average from 97 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 91% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Fridays.
- Phone
- +1 443-907-7682
- Website
- itsybitsycandystore.com
- Hours
- Mon to Thu 10 AM to 7 PMFri to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 10 AM to 7 PM
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Pat's Porch comes in at number 5 with a 4.8 average from 77 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 410-788-1270
- Website
- patsporch.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed 10 AM to 5 PMThu to Fri 10 AM to 7 PMSat 10 AM to 5 PMSun 11 AM to 4 PM
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Dolle's Express holds its place here with a 4.8 average from 34 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 85% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Phone
- +1 410-524-0040
- Website
- dolles.com
- Hours
- Mon 10 AM to 6 PMTue to Thu ClosedFri to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 10 AM to 5 PM
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Close behind is Perryville Market with a 5.0 average from 9 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 11 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 301-969-0255
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 8 AM to 11 PMSun 9 AM to 11 PM
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At number 8 is Gateway Candyland with a 4.7 average from 1,048 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy and ice cream. 79% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 301-271-2322
- Website
- gatewaycandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 9 PM
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Next up is Bomboy's Homemade Candy with a 4.7 average from 904 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 410-939-2924
- Website
- bomboyscandy.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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J R's Candies & Bulk Foods comes in at number 10 with a 5.0 average from 8 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 301-356-9117
- Website
- laureldutchmarket.com
- Hours
- Mon to Wed ClosedThu 9 AM to 6 PMFri 8:30 AM to 6 PMSat 8 AM to 3 PMSun Closed
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best candy shop in Maryland?
Dulceria Bombon in Silver Spring tops this list with a 5.0 average from 164 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every candy shop in Maryland?
The Maryland chocolate shop directory lists all 61 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.